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2010 Map of Wright Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wright Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Water management defines this arid landscape of De Baca County, where a complex network of tanks, lakes, and draws supported the ranching economy of the early 21st century. The map centers on the Wright Ranch, a primary hub connected by rural routes such as County Rd-1-42 and County Rd-1-51. Notable landmarks like the High Lonesome Windmill and Six Windmills signify the vital infrastructure required to harness groundwater across this expanse of eastern New Mexico.

Evidence of historical land use is visible in the numerous livestock watering sites, including Dipping Vat Lake, Mail Carrier Lake, and Red Lake. The topography is marked by several significant drainage patterns like Ragland Draw, Indian Draw, and Burro Draw, which direct seasonal runoff through the region. This survey captures a moment when traditional ranching practices remained the dominant footprint on the land, from Dunlap Camp Tank in the south to Antelope Tank in the north.